Protection of Space Materials from the Space Environment: Proceedings of ICPMSE-4, Fourth International Space Conference, held in Toronto, Canada, April 23–24, 1998

Front Matter....Pages i-xiii
Monte Carlo Computational Modeling of the Energy Dependence of Atomic Oxygen Undercutting of Protected Polymers....Pages 1-14
Dynamics of Atomic-Oxygen-Induced Degradation of Materials....Pages 15-31
Generalization of the Predictive Model of Erosion of Carbon-Based Materials by Atomic Oxygen....Pages 33-50
Spectroscopic Ellipsometry Characterization of Polymers Modified by Atomic Oxygen and Ultraviolet Radiation....Pages 51-72
Effect of Atomic Oxygen Exposures on the Tribological Properties of Molybdenum Disulfide Lubricants....Pages 73-84
Influence of Shielding Upon the Structure and Properties of Polymer Composite Materials, Exposed on the Surface of the Mir Orbital Complex....Pages 85-93
Cleanliness Support of Vehicle Fairings for Spacecraft....Pages 95-101
 In Situ Xps Studies of Kapton Exposed to 5 EV Atomic Oxygen....Pages 103-113
A Low Cost, Lightweight Reusable Sensor for Atomic Oxygen Detection....Pages 115-123
Large-Scale ECR-CVD Preparation of Integrated Thin-Film Structures For Space Applications....Pages 125-136
Non-Silicone Inorganic Polymer-Based Coatings for Atomic Oxygen Protection in Leo — Part 2....Pages 137-143
Research Aspects of Scaling-Up Implantox Technology for Protection of Polymers in Space by Ion Implantation....Pages 145-163
A Comparison of Space- and Ground-Based Facility Environmental Effects for Fep Teflon....Pages 165-179
Evaluation of Low Earth Orbit Environmental Effects on International Space Station Thermal Control Materials....Pages 181-195
Some Aspects of the Degradation of Fep Teflon Material Under The Action of VUV, the Sun and Ground Test VUV Facilities....Pages 197-209
Evaluation of the COF MDPs Chromic Acid Anodization in Leo Environment....Pages 211-228
A Database for the Selection of Surfaces and Materials for Space- and Ground-Based Applications....Pages 229-233
Thermal Control Materials and Coatings Currently Being Developed in France for Use in Low Earth Orbit....Pages 235-242
Modification of Thermal Control Paints by PHOTOSIL™ Technology....Pages 243-252
Simulated Solar Flare X-Ray and Thermal Cycling Durability Evaluation of Hubble Space Telescope Thermal Control Candidate Replacement Materials....Pages 253-279
Radiation-Induced Effects in SiO 2 Protective Coatings on Polymeric Spacecraft Materials....Pages 281-290
Influence of Electron and Proton Fluxes on Optical Properties of Protective Enamel....Pages 291-294
Meteoroid Hazard in the Leo Space Environment....Pages 295-303
Characterizing the Annual Meteoroid Streams....Pages 305-329
Oxidation Kinetics of VB Group Metals by Atomic and Molecular Oxygen....Pages 331-337
A New Approach in Developing Methods for Better Protection of Materials and Structures from Leo Space Environment....Pages 339-349
Back Matter....Pages 351-359